Strain–Counterstrain Technique for  Immediate Relief of Trapezitis in Sitting  Job Professionals

Varsha Chorsiya; Shabir.A.Sheikh

Volume : II, Issue : VI, June - 2013

Strain–Counterstrain Technique for Immediate Relief of Trapezitis in Sitting Job Professionals

Varsha Chorsiya, Shabir. A. Sheikh

Abstract :

The aim of this study was to study the effect of strain-counterstrain technique in the immediate relief of trapezitis in sitting job professionals. A total of 20 subjects with tender points and trigger points (TrPs) were identified, when there was a hyper-sensible tender spot in a palpable taut band, local twitch response elicited by the snapping palpation of the taut band, and reproduction of the referred pain typical of each TrP. The outcome measure were the visual analogue scale assessing local pain, forward reach, and range of motion for lateral flexion of cervical region. It was assessed pre-treatment and 2 min post-treatment to the treatment allocation of the subject. Our results suggest that strain/counterstrain was effective in reducing tenderness of tender points and trigger points in the upper trapezius muscle and improving the ranges.